Typical Tasks
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.
Bore boltholes in timber, masonry or concrete walls, using power drill.
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cooperation
Initiative
Achievement/Effort
Stress Tolerance
What key skills are needed for this job?
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Coordination
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Expected Knowledge
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Common Activities
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
